Is Montan Acid Wax safe in cosmetics?
Montan Acid Wax has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Montan Acid Wax
Also known as: EINECS 270-664-6, Montan wax acids
INCI: MONTAN ACID WAX
Montan Acid Wax (CAS 68476-03-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding (ensures cohesion of powdered products), viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binding (ensures cohesion of powdered products), viscosity controlling
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition; used in cosmetics as an antistat, binder, and viscosity control agent
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Montan Acid Wax.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Binder
Degradant/impurity
Film former
Lubricating agent
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Stabilizing agent
Viscosity modifier
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Montan Acid Wax — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 270-664-6
Montan wax acids
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Viscosity modifier
Binder
Degradant/impurity
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montan Acid Wax allowed in the EU?
Montan Acid Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Montan Acid Wax do in cosmetics?
Montan Acid Wax functions as: Binding (ensures cohesion of powdered products), viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68476-03-9.
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